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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.85, 32,810.27 and 13,165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.85, 32,810.27 and 13,165.26 is: 18,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.85 : 32,810.27 = 13,165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.85/32,810.27 = 13,165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.85x = 32,810.27 × 13,165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.85x = 431,955,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,955,749.72/23,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.83

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